The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Piya Haldar | Chief Compliance Officer, Honeywell India

Piya  is a seasoned compliance and governance leader with over 25 years of experience across banking, oil & gas, aerospace, and IT/OT automation. 

A recognized expert in anti-corruption, fraud detection, third-party risk, and high-risk market oversight, Piya has led enterprise-wide monitoring systems, complex investigations, and compliance integration during M&As.

Beyond her corporate role, Piya is committed to empowering women in leadership. She actively mentors emerging leaders on executive presence, personal branding, and career growth, and contributes to corporate boards and advisory committees shaping the future of compliance and governance.

  Dr. Corinne Auman | President, Choice Care Navigators

Dr. Corinne Auman is a recognized gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working directly with older adults and their families and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging.

She is a Nationally Certified Guardian, Certified Senior Advisor, and an Advanced Professional member of the Aging LifeCare Association. She received her Ph.D. from NC State University, where she studied developmental psychology with a specialty in adulthood and aging.

Dr. Auman speaks to audiences about aging in America the real world impact of age bias.

As a gerontologist with a profound commitment to making a difference, Dr. Auman continues to champion the cause of older adults and their families. Her multifaceted approach, encompassing caregiving, education, activism, and authorship, positions her as a true advocate for a new narrative around aging.

 Ambi Parameswaran | Founder.brand-building.com

Ambi is a  Brand Strategist and Founder Brand-Building.com a Brand Advisory. He has authored twelve books  with the latest one titled'All The World's A Stage - A Personal Branding Story' and 'Marketing Mixology' [June 2025].

Ambi served as the President of AAAI [2014-16] and President of Ad Club Bombay [2003–05]. He served on the Board of Governors of IIMC
 

Dr.Sabhyata Gupta | Chairperson, Gynae-Cology and Gynaec Oncology, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, ranked as the top private hospital in India  

• Dr. Sabhyata Gupta is the Chairperson of Gynaecology and Gynae-Oncology at Medanta, Gurugram, and a pioneering figure in her field.
• She is notably the first gynecologist in India to perform robotic gynaecological surgery for both cancerous and benign conditions.
• With extensive expertise in robotic surgery, gynaec oncology, colposcopy, advanced gynaec laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy, Dr. Gupta is a leader in providing cutting-edge treatments for women’s health.
• Her qualifications include an MD in Gynecology, specialized training in Robotic Gynaecological Surgery, a Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, and advanced training in uro-gynaecological oncology.
• She has also completed the Indo-German Training Course in Advanced Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology.
• Dr. Gupta has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious ‘Arch of Excellence Award (Medicare)’ at the All India Achievers’ Conference in 2009.
• She is an esteemed member of several renowned organizations, including the International Gynaecological Cancer Society, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, the Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India, and the Indian Medical Association.

Specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Gupta possesses profound expertise in a wide array of procedures such as:

• Robotic Gynecological Surgery
• Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopy
• Hysteroscopy
• Colposcopy

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Awards & Recognitions 

Dr. Sabhyata Gupta has received numerous awards for her work and contribution to Medical Science. The most remarkable awards are-

• She won the Bharat Jyoti Award from the “India International Friendship Society” in Delhi in 2009.
• In 2009, she was facilitated with the Bharat Excellence Award & Gold Medal by the “Friendship Forum of India”, in Delhi.
• In the same year itself, she was conferred with the Gold Medal for the Rising Personalities of India by “The International Penguin Publishing House” in Delhi.
• She also won the Gold Award in the category Pride of India from the house of “Friendship Forum Of India” in Delhi in 2009.
• Last but not the least, she won the Arch of Excellence Award (Medicare) at the All India Achievers conference in Delhi in 2009.

Anna Radulovski is an award-winning founder, investor, startup mentor, and author of Chief in Tech: How Women Are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling and Leading with Impact.

She is the Founder & Global CEO of WomenTech Network, a global community spanning over 150,000 members across 179 countries. Anna is also the visionary behind the Women in Tech Global Conference, the Chief in Tech Summit, and the Startup & Innovation Summit (SIS)—flagship platforms renowned for advancing diverse leadership and fostering inclusive innovation in tech.

Anna has spoken in Fortune 50 boardrooms and on global stages including TechEx North America in Silicon Valley and the Dublin Tech Summit. She has also led high-impact engagements alongside major events such as Web Summit, MWC Barcelona, and official United Nations gatherings—sparking bold conversations around inclusive leadership, ethical innovation, and the future of technology.

As a trusted startup mentor and angel investor, Anna has supported over 100 early-stage founders, guiding them in strategy, growth, and leadership development. She serves on the boards of Coding Girls and Executive Women in Tech (EWIT), and is a Director at the Founder Institute, where she actively mentors the next generation of global tech leaders.

Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg TV, and Fortune, Anna is recognized as a leading voice in technology, whose insights continue to empower professionals and reshape the landscape of leadership.

Amplifying the voices of 15 million women in tech worldwide.

Manjari Jar-uhar | Advisor Security, Author, Former IPS Officer

Ms. Manjari Jaruhar is one of the first five women police officers in India and the first from the state of Bihar. She has recently published her memoirs, 'Madam Sir'. It has been well received and has become a best seller. 
Ms. Manjari Jaruhar was a former Advisor to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based in New Delhi. She was the Chief Coordinator with the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and is a Senior Advisor to 9.9 Media. Recently she became Advisor to the Committee on Private Security Industry at FICCI. 
Ms. Manjari Jaruhar retired as Special Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). She was selected for the Indian Police Service (IPS), the elite crime prevention and law enforcement cadre of the Indian Civil Service, in 1976 and has held positions in the State Governments of Bihar and Jharkhand, the National Police Academy (NPA), the CISF and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). She has led teams in a wide range of complex and challenging assignments that have prepared her for a career in the private and social sector. From fighting crime to administering a massive organisation, Ms. Jaruhar has shown exemplary leadership in a domain traditionally dominated by men. She is the recipient of the Government of India’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. She was awarded the Director General’s Commendation Disc for outstanding service twice in the CISF and once when she was with the CRPF.
Specialties: Security and protection of large undertakings, recruitment and personnel management, management of training and all gender related issues
After the enactment of the law on Sexual Harassment at the Work Place she has been invited frequently to share her experiences by several organizations. She also addresses on gender sensitization, safety & security and legal awareness of women.
She visited Afghanistan on the invitation of OXFAM and Research Institute of Women Peace and Security, to help them understand changes and improvements required for raising an effective women police force.

 SRI KAZA |  Former McKinsey Partner, CEO, Board Advisor and Small Business Advocate

SRI KAZA is a seasoned business leader and small business advocate with a background in corporate strategy and entrepreneurship. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Blue Martini Software before advising Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey & Co.

He later transitioned to executive roles, including a leadership position at Viking Cruises, before shifting his focus to small business support. Sri founded Talytica, a data analytics startup that helped small businesses assess job applicants, and led the employment tax credit division at Tax Credit Co. (now part of Experian), supporting thousands of businesses in securing government incentives. Most recently, as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, he scaled the private equity-owned company and guided its sale to new investors.

His book, Unconvention, draws on this extensive experience, challenging conventional corporate thinking and empowering small businesses to succeed by staying true to their unique strengths.

 Hanna  Bauer | Founder & CEO, HEARTnomics Enterprises LLC

Hanna D. Bauer ignites an evolution of organizational excellence! She teaches how to improve your organization's positive impact and how to fulfill human potential and maximize profits, CAN coexist—the result: Resilience for your workforce and competitive market positioning.

Her speaking, and consulting objectives will bring awareness of your organization's systems for results-driven learning that speaks to the HEART of your organization.

Her Entrepreneurial and Non-profit endeavors have taken her to the local, state, and national levels of leadership. Her passion for innovation, impact, and transformation drew her to serve and be elected Chair of various Boards of Directors. 

As the CEO of HEARTnomics Enterprises, she serves in bridging the gap from where you are to where you want to be amid turbulence. Re-discover your passion, accelerate your learning and maximize your effectiveness!

ANGELA FOSTER | Award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach

Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the top-rated global podcast, High Performance Health. She is also the creator of BioSyncing® a unique program designed specifically for women who want to optimise every aspect of their physical, mental and spiritual health for high performance in business and life. 

As a former partner at a large law firm, Angela is no stranger to long working hours and a high-pressure environment. Angela left the world of corporate law after a serious illness in 2014 and used integrative health practices and biohacking to rebuild her physical, mental, and spiritual health. After working with thousands of women, Angela has found that optimal health is the foundation of high performance. 

When she went on her own health journey, Angela struggled to find all the information she needed in one place. With so much information, it felt confusing and overwhelming. So in 2022, Angela launched her women’s biohacking membership, High Performance Health Collective, to give you the Health Coach in your pocket. 

The High Performance Health Collective is an exclusive community of women that provides you with the latest science, biohacks, and expert tools you need to step into your most empowered future self by embracing and syncing with your female physiology.